Explores the potential for a novel philosophy of history to be uncovered by tracing the connections between Giorgio Agamben's work (theoretical practice) and contemporary art (artistic practice).

The cultural history of one of rock's greatest masterpieces told through the eyes of its creator.

Tells the story of classic blues singers from Ma Rainey to Bessie Smith.

A book of poems and painted images.

Explores the figure of the detective as a pursuer of knowledge in four noir films.

Argues that transgender representations in film make it more difficult for cisgender people to understand the experiences of transgender people and for transgender people to fully participate in public life.

The definitive philosophical exploration of the work of pioneering filmmaker Terrence Malick.

Brings together Ana M. López's field-defining essays on Latin American film and media in one indispensable volume.

Extensive meditations on silence in the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

Examines literary, historical, and cultural portrayals of Chinese women, across centuries and continents.

Explores the importance of the body and the senses in educational encounters, drawing out the aesthetic and political dimensions of educational practices.

The autobiography of one of the 20th century’s most innovative and wittiest composers/performers/authors who witnessed the birth of modern music.

Traces the influence of the stock market on Americans' beliefs about politics.

Spearheads a new field for the combined study of religion and music, drawing upon theories and methods of the social sciences, ethnomusicology, philosophy, theology, liturgical studies, and cognitive studies.

An unflinching look at the triumphs and tragedies of '50s rock and roll, from the biggest stars, like Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins, to those who barely grabbed the spotlight.

How two roadside craft shops in upstate New York transformed American crafts into a fine art.